Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 15: The Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO) today organized a workshop on “First Aid for Neighborhood Animals.”
The first of its kind in Jammu, the workshop was aimed at considerably pushing up the standard of care meted out to street animals. The workshop was inaugurated by Rumpy Madaan, a leading voice for animal protection in Jammu and founder of SAVE (Save Animals Value Environment).
Street animals’ suffering is not uncommon in India-sick, diseased and wounded dogs are a regular sight. However, 70% of the injuries can be cured on the streets itself, without displacing the animals from their homes. The first aid workshop sought to explore the basic tenets of first aid, which if regularly practiced, can drastically improve the quality of life of many animals on the street.
The workshop included a session on the need for undertaking organized first aid for animals, alongside basic techniques to cater to any animal that maybe suffering from a small wound, a skin disease, or a maggot infestation. First Aid kits were also distributed among those who agreed to sustainably run first aid in the city by conducting weekly rounds in their localities, building awareness among the community and the locals.
Dr Akashdeep Singh, a veterinarian discussed the various ways to approach and handle dogs. The participants were given information to efficiently handle animal related emergencies. Dr Gaurav Chaudhary, another veterinarian from Jammu, emphasized on the information related to common diseases among animals along with appropriate first aid for the same.
Dr Aradhana Khajuria shared relevant tips on examining neighborhood dogs apart from other useful first aid tips. The session also included a talk on the legal awareness to better channelize animal welfare in the state. Advocate Zulkar Nain Sheikh shared the legal information with the participants.
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